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Pharmacists Tackle Superbugs on World Pharmacist Day
25 Sep
Summary
- Pharmacists are crucial for healthcare and responsible antimicrobial use.
- Chronic kidney disease and Uddanam Nephropathy require early diagnosis.
- AI is accelerating drug discovery and personalizing medicine.
The GITAM School of Pharmacy in Visakhapatnam recently celebrated World Pharmacist Day and National Pharmacy Week 2026. The events were dedicated to the AMR Awareness Mission, under the theme 'Swasth Bharat: Combating Antimicrobial Resistance'.
Principal L. Srinivas underscored the vital contributions of pharmacists to healthcare systems and the promotion of responsible antimicrobial consumption. Dr. G. Prasad from Andhra Medical College addressed chronic kidney disease and Uddanam Nephropathy, stressing the need for prompt diagnosis and preventive measures.
Further insights were provided by M. Krishnaji Rao of Divi's Laboratories Limited. He discussed groundbreaking advancements including AI-assisted drug discovery, computational chemistry, digital laboratories, and the development of personalized medicine. Academic competitions were also part of the observance.
